Music of Rwanda

It is a dance that tells the stories of Rwandan heroes and kings, accompanied by instruments like ngoma, ikembe, iningiri, umuduri and inanga.

The inanga, a lyre-like string instrument, has been played many of Rwanda's best-known performers, including Rujindiri, Sebatunzi, Rwishyura, Simparingoma, Sentoré, Kirusu, Sophie and Viateur Kabarira, and Simon Bikindi.

The group tours the world spreading the Christian message of peace and reconciliation, and helps raise money for the many orphans of Rwanda.

Socio-military unrest and violence led many Rwandans to move overseas in the late 20th century, bringing their country's music to cities like Brussels and Paris.

An increasing number of companies are investing in the development of new talent, including the production of major music festivals like Kigali Up!